Russia is still waiting for NATO to provide security assurances, warning that "NATO knows the consequences of refusal"

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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said in an interview on the 17th that NATO is very clear about what military and technical measures Russia may take if it refuses Russia's security requirements.

According to tass news agency reported on the 17th, Glushko said that Russia did not threaten anyone, "just warning", Russia's position is absolutely clear and predictable, and is now waiting for an equally honest response. "NATO is very aware of what kind of military-technical measures Russia might take," Glushko said. We make no secret of our possibilities and act very transparently. Glushko said Moscow would only decide on its continued dialogue with NATO and U.S. security assurances after receiving "a written response to its written proposal."

Last December, Russia demanded security assurances from the United States and NATO, asking NATO to pledge that it would not expand further eastward and that Ukraine would not join the alliance. In addition to this, Russia insists on prohibiting NATO from deploying serious offensive weapons, including nuclear weapons. Earlier this month, Russia held talks with the United States and NATO on the content of the draft agreement, but failed to make a breakthrough. (Overseas Network Hou Xingchuan)

Source: Overseas Network